There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Armidale (ARM)plane MCY - ARM
6h 2m$503–705Drive 552.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidalecar 552.4 km
7h 1m$100–145Train, bus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
12h 31m$172–732Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
13h 54m$173–243Line 620 bus, line 615 bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Armidale (ARM)plane BNE - ARM
7h 36m$365–619Bus via Urunga
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Urungabus
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
17h 32m$203–288
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Armidale (ARM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Mount Coolum and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Coffs Harbour Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Armidale is 477 km. The road distance is 552.4 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 31m and costs $170 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 13h 54m.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Armidale is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast (Region). It is currently 3:41 AM in Sunshine Coast (Region) and 4:41 AM in Armidale.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Armidale (ARM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via David Low Way at Mount Coolum, Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Coffs Harbour Station in around 13h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Armidale via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,600
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale via Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $65–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Urunga
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale is 552 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Armidale.
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